If you are planning to travel outside of your home state over the holidays, check the virus rates where you plan to visit and assess the risk. The C.D.C. offers a series of recommendations for safety:  wear a face mask in public, wash your hands frequently, avoid touching your face, keep six feet from others, cover coughs and sneezes, and use drive-through service and curbside pickup at restaurants and stores.

Current restrictions in the United States for leisure travelers change frequently when case numbers increase or decrease. Many states do not apply them to those staying for less than 24 hours. Some municipalities or counties may have more stringent regulations. There are generally exemptions for essential workers who are on the job, including health care workers, members of the military and others, but even they may be subject to some restrictions

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